Very cool! Looks like a fun ride!
I would put knobbies on if it were mine though...
Luke.
I would put knobbies on if it were mine though...
Luke.
YAMAHA MOTO-BIKE J60 & KAWASAKI BX200 vs TOXIC MTX plus MONO SHOCK
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Luke the Rims are too rusted for me to repair..
"So, they're going on eBay, along with the Handle Bars"
I'm not going green, just in a different direction...
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I would leave that one stock, too K@@L !
I Agree.. But, I can't do the work on the Rims. "It hurts bad enough turning wrenches everyday"
They look good together!
Luke.
Luke.
Nice work!
Luke.
Luke.
Shiny!
Luke.
Luke.
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If you have read the story at the begining of this Post.
Then, you know that I installed the front forks & rear shocks from my Kawasaki to my Yamaha.
Which made in "my opinion" one of the best, if not the best long distance ramp jump bike ever made.
At the time I was a Pro Jumper and, could sail my bike well over 37 feet.
I realized that the front shocks on the Yamaha were holding me back.
So, I filled them to the top with Trans Fluid, and they would not move.
For, upon hitting the launch ramp they would compress and, also caused the bike to nose dive.
They also made the bike way too heavy. It was also very hard to get the Yamaha up to jump speed with the rear shocks bouncing up & down. And, when my parents bought me a Kawasaki.
I thought I had it made but, to my disapointment. The BX200 was useless to me.
And, not good for much at all.. "It was a pain in the butt". Wasted Money..
So, I tried the rear shocks & front forks on my Yamaha. And, Ta Da a Perfect Jump Bike!
Afterwhich, I traded what was left of the Kawasaki for a BB Gun. lol !
I never tried to build the Kawasaki with the Yamahas' parts. I don't know what became of it.
And, I did'nt care at that time. But, I just recently aquired a BX200 and, I had every intention of keeping it original.
If the Wheels were'nt rusted beyond my repair. Something the eBay seller neglected to put in the Auctions description.
"Thanks alot Alan" No hard feelings.. not! Anyways, Here was my chance to rebuild my old Yamaha. And, also build the Kawasaki.
To be a better bike and, surely it is. The Yamahas front shocks made all the difference in the World.
And, the vintage rear Showa shocks hold my 6 foot 300 pound frame very well.
Hydraulic shocks front & rear wow! I also installed a set of 10" Curb Cruiser Scooter Handlebars.
And, "I can ride it anywhere". I can not ride the Yamaha, it's too little.
I now think that the main downfall of the Kawasakis' design was that it is too big for a child.
This recreation of my Jump Bike is exact, except for the crank. Mine was a 1975.
I may convert it to a 3 piece crank in the future? I even used the same style handlebars.
Which were for a standard gooseneck. There were'nt many handlebar choices back then.
So, I made due.. Anyways, now that you've heard the whole story.
"Maybe you won't be so quick to judge?"
Then, you know that I installed the front forks & rear shocks from my Kawasaki to my Yamaha.
Which made in "my opinion" one of the best, if not the best long distance ramp jump bike ever made.
At the time I was a Pro Jumper and, could sail my bike well over 37 feet.
I realized that the front shocks on the Yamaha were holding me back.
So, I filled them to the top with Trans Fluid, and they would not move.
For, upon hitting the launch ramp they would compress and, also caused the bike to nose dive.
They also made the bike way too heavy. It was also very hard to get the Yamaha up to jump speed with the rear shocks bouncing up & down. And, when my parents bought me a Kawasaki.
I thought I had it made but, to my disapointment. The BX200 was useless to me.
And, not good for much at all.. "It was a pain in the butt". Wasted Money..
So, I tried the rear shocks & front forks on my Yamaha. And, Ta Da a Perfect Jump Bike!
Afterwhich, I traded what was left of the Kawasaki for a BB Gun. lol !
I never tried to build the Kawasaki with the Yamahas' parts. I don't know what became of it.
And, I did'nt care at that time. But, I just recently aquired a BX200 and, I had every intention of keeping it original.
If the Wheels were'nt rusted beyond my repair. Something the eBay seller neglected to put in the Auctions description.
"Thanks alot Alan" No hard feelings.. not! Anyways, Here was my chance to rebuild my old Yamaha. And, also build the Kawasaki.
To be a better bike and, surely it is. The Yamahas front shocks made all the difference in the World.
And, the vintage rear Showa shocks hold my 6 foot 300 pound frame very well.
Hydraulic shocks front & rear wow! I also installed a set of 10" Curb Cruiser Scooter Handlebars.
And, "I can ride it anywhere". I can not ride the Yamaha, it's too little.
I now think that the main downfall of the Kawasakis' design was that it is too big for a child.
This recreation of my Jump Bike is exact, except for the crank. Mine was a 1975.
I may convert it to a 3 piece crank in the future? I even used the same style handlebars.
Which were for a standard gooseneck. There were'nt many handlebar choices back then.
So, I made due.. Anyways, now that you've heard the whole story.
"Maybe you won't be so quick to judge?"
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It Has Always Been The American Way To Take a Good Idea and Make It Better.. Too Bad The Japanese Beat Us To It.
But, "I Myself Will Not Be Out Done"
Unless They Install Yamaha Front Forks On One,
"It Is I Who Now Has The Upper Hand"
I have been doing alot of research on the TOXIC MTX.
And, "My next set of pictures should be Most Impressive"
I'm waiting for some parts to arrive from Japan.
Before I post again... See Ya Soon!
But, "I Myself Will Not Be Out Done"
Unless They Install Yamaha Front Forks On One,
"It Is I Who Now Has The Upper Hand"
I have been doing alot of research on the TOXIC MTX.
And, "My next set of pictures should be Most Impressive"
I'm waiting for some parts to arrive from Japan.
Before I post again... See Ya Soon!
Is the Toxic MTX a reproduction? They look pretty cool.
http://flamebike.com/archives/505
http://charinkor26.blogspot.com/2012/06/toxic-mtx.html
http://flamebike.com/archives/505
http://charinkor26.blogspot.com/2012/06/toxic-mtx.html
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Yes but, I would call it more like a Rip Off !
They were made in 2012 for $598.00 and are "sold out".
Some were even Yamaha Yellow & Kawasaki Green.
Would'nt it have been nice if Yamaha or Kawasaki had done this in America. We could have gone to any local dealer and bought one for our kids to ride. Maybe we outta to start a petition and send it to Yamaha & Kawasaki ?
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TOXIC MTX pics on GOOGLE
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en...9.0....0...1ac.1.35.img..1.9.1961.qVMDmLTetQ0
"My Bikes Are There Too"
Gonna show'em how it's done in America very soon...
Using a "Real" BX200
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en...9.0....0...1ac.1.35.img..1.9.1961.qVMDmLTetQ0
"My Bikes Are There Too"
Gonna show'em how it's done in America very soon...
Using a "Real" BX200
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Too Cold To Clean My Muddy Tires
So, Here's a Sneak Peek...
*More New Stuff Coming Soon*
"Thank You Toxic MTX"
NOTE: My seat is European and has an adjustable front rail. Shocks may not mount level and could contact your frame, if you install a standard banana seat. Please be sure to make all measurements before ordering any shocks.
So, Here's a Sneak Peek...
*More New Stuff Coming Soon*
"Thank You Toxic MTX"
NOTE: My seat is European and has an adjustable front rail. Shocks may not mount level and could contact your frame, if you install a standard banana seat. Please be sure to make all measurements before ordering any shocks.
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